Please Help Me: I made a thing!

Jan 27, 2018 7:10 PM

I've been really down the past couple of months, and haven't had steady work in a while. BUT THEN, I found out one of my designs from last year was nominated for an award! :D :D :D

I don't know if we actually win anything physical, but it means so much to me that people saw what I did and actually liked it.

It is a puzzle box. I designed the six panels, the knobs on the side that are part of the puzzle, and the challenge coin that comes with it.

PLEASE, if you like my work, vote for my design here: https://99designs.com/blog/community/2018-99awards/
I was nominated in the first category, "Most Surprising Design". The one picture doesn't really do the box justice, so I am showing off the design process a bit more here on Imgur.

One of the first drafts of a panel and the knobs.

First Draft of Panels

The client wanted the box to have lore. It's inspired by adventure, wild west, and motorcycles. Think Westworld meets Pirates on bikes? I spent countless hours on the details, trying to communicate a real "story".

Final design was laser-etched onto wood.

Original ideas for challenge coin

Challenge Coin Front

Challenge Coin Back

CAT TAX. Don't judge me; I drew this when I was 14 and going through my angst-y teenage tattoo rebellion phase.

I would really appreciate it if you voted for my puzzle box here: https://99designs.com/blog/community/2018-99awards/
Thanks for looking and thanks for the support, Imgur community :)

Uh huh, that is indeed a thing.

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Done

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We have a special project for you Toymaker

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